struggling with his tripod in the heat Photo

Photographer’s Note

Struggling with his tripod, in the bleaking sun of the Acropolis, protected by his straw hat and white clothing...
I love these photographers we see everywhere, often with primitive equipment, mostly working for local tourists.
This was taken almost 30 years ago, but even recently I saw these guys with old nikons, canons, zeniths or whatever trying to earn a living, while we just walk by with our newest digitals and high end lenses...

would make a beautifull theme for this website ?

noborders, FORJP001, jean11-3, avallaunius, azaf1, Hellas trouve(nt) cette note utile

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maglex (1598) 2008-10-30 13:03

Hi Marc, a very interesting shot. this just shows how sturdy these cameras are, and he's usin a wooden tripod. That thing must have some weight! A travel back in time, tahnks for sharing, Alex

FORJP001 (3819) 2008-10-30 14:24

Bonjour Marc,
Assez spécial, ce photographe aux prises avec une caméra des plus coriaces.

En y regardant de près, nul ne peut prédire lequel de la caméra ou du photographe gagnera la partie.

jean-Pierre

jean11-3 (2799) 2008-10-30 14:51

Hello Marc, I really like this shot.I can't believe that it was taken 28 years ago!
It is a very good composition.I like all the details.
I wonder if he eventually found success with his camera?
Tfs, regards Jean.

Morac (20673) 2008-10-30 15:09

Bonsoir Marc,

Superbe et quel mérite pour ce photographe tu as a capturé ici un moment d'exception, un moment d'anthologie de la photo.
Bonne soirée
Amicalement

Marc

martburn (533) 2008-10-30 15:20

Hello Marc

I have to be honest, I thought this was some kind of performance art, which thinking about it has definite possibilities if I were inclined to that street theatre thing. This is a wonderful picture. I think you should seriously consider putting some time into this in photoshop. A selection arc with the curve of the hill>feather>blur tool to separate those unwanted elements (people) from the excellent subject.
Despite that I will have it as a favourite

Martin

azaf1 (15547) 2008-10-31 1:16

Hi Marc
A truly nostalgic composition with the old photographer. Not many are left unfortunately, a touch of local color and history. Well presented in very good character for a scan
TFS
Argiris

Hellas (5151) 2008-10-31 8:05

Hi Mark!
Congratulations for this exhibition!
You did your best capturing and now presenting this image! The scanning is good keeping nice details and colours. Nostalgia!
I think that this is a beautifull theme for TrekEarth, indeed!

Thanks for sharing.

Best wishes,
Athanasios.

noborders (14199) 2008-11-04 8:38

Super Marc, and reading your note I'm surprised to realise that this photo is so old... Even the tourists behind don't seem out of fashion and the old photographer ? I think that this kind will never die (fortunately !)
Just "delicious" and a bit funny too, bravo !
Cath.

MarcT (21103) 2008-11-08 5:15

Hallo Mark,
Heel mooi moment, goede compositie en een glimlach erbij!
Goed gezien.
Groet
Marc

devimeuxbe (56078) 2008-12-07 3:43

Bonjour Marc
cette scène est pitoresque. Il est drole de voir un confrère avec un tel appareil. Je ne pense pas que nous sommes nombreux sur TE à posséder telle antiquité.
Joli clin d'oeil.
Amicalement
Bertrand